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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Science

Background:

  • Particle aggregation is crucial in various scientific fields.
  • Classical diffusion-limited cluster aggregation (DLCA) provides a foundational model.
  • Real-world aggregation involves complex factors like particle size, rotation, and external forces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of size-dependent diffusivities, rotational effects, and gravity on aggregate formation.
  • To numerically characterize the growth dynamics and fractal structure of aggregates under these conditions.
  • To compare simulation results with the classical DLCA model.

Main Methods:

  • Brownian dynamics simulations were employed.
  • The study builds upon the established DLCA model.
  • Key parameters included size-dependent diffusivities, rotational effects, and gravitational settling.

Main Results:

  • Aggregate growth, measured by the radius of gyration (Rg), showed slower dynamics (Rg ~ t^0.71) with size-dependent diffusivity compared to classical DLCA (Rg ~ t^1.02).
  • Fractal dimension (d) decreased from ~1.8 (classical DLCA) to ~1.7 with size-dependent rotational diffusion.
  • Gravitational settling further reduced fractal dimension to ~1.6, with aggregates exhibiting a slightly smaller vertical extent.

Conclusions:

  • Size-dependent diffusion, rotational effects, and gravity significantly influence aggregate growth and structure.
  • The fractal dimension of aggregates is reduced under these more realistic conditions.
  • Simulation results provide insights into complex aggregation phenomena relevant to various scientific disciplines.